Emic & Etic View of Culture & Levels of Cultural Organization

Question 1

Refers to research that fully studies one culture with no (or only a secondary) cross-cultural focus

Answer 1

Emic

Question 2

This approach to studying human culture focuses on the members of the culture being studied. Their words, perceptions, and beliefs are the main sources of information used to understand the culture.

Answer 2

Emic

Question 3

Often referred to as the insider approach to studying human culture.

Answer 3

Emic

Question 4

Refers to research that studies cross-cultural differences.

Answer 4

Etic

Question 5

Referred to as the scientist-oriented approach.

Answer 5

Etic

Question 6

This view of a culture is the perspective of an outsider looking in.

Answer 6

Etic

Question 7

This approach shifts the focus from local observations, categories, explanations, and interpretations to those of the anthropologist.

Answer 7

Etic

Question 8

A group of internal values and behaviours in an organisation. It includes experiences, ways of thinking, beliefs, and future expectations.

Answer 8

Organizational Culture

Question 9

What are the three levels of Organizational Culture?

Answer 9

1. Behaviors
2. Values
3. Fundamental Assumptions

Question 10

Forms the most observable level of culture and consist of behaviour patterns and outward manifestations of culture such as perks provided to executives, dress codes, the level of technology utilized, and the physical layout of work spaces.

Answer 10

Behaviours